Mad Professor May 2026

Neil Fraser, known as , is a Guyanese-born British producer and sound engineer who is a cornerstone of the UK dub music scene.

A pioneer in live performance, he is known for mixing live from the stage. 2. The Cultural Archetype: "Mad Professor" Trope Mad Professor

The "mad professor" is a popular trope depicting brilliant but eccentric, unhinged, or dangerous intellectuals. Neil Fraser, known as , is a Guyanese-born

He has remixed for major artists including Massive Attack (especially the No Protection album), Depeche Mode , Beastie Boys , Sade , and Rancid . Mad Professor

His "Dub Me Crazy" series in the 1980s helped bridge reggae into the digital age. He also famously worked with Lee Perry on this album , often credited with directing Perry's eccentric talents.